Dianne Bourne

3 weeks ago | lancs.live | Dianne Bourne

As the Trafford Centre prepares for its biggest redevelopment of the year, new signage has appeared at the shopping centre. Major international fashion retailer Bershka is beginning to take shape on Peel Avenue at the Trafford Centre, alongside what will be huge new "upsized" stores for Zara and Pull&Bear. The three fashion brands are all owned by the same fashion giant, Inditex, who confirmed a major leasing deal with the Trafford Centre earlier this month.

3 weeks ago | liverpoolecho.co.uk | Dianne Bourne |Emilia Bona

Wheelock Hall Farm in Cheshire has a large play park, a newly extended indoor playbarn and a host of farm animals to see - not to mention a huge farm shop selling a wealth of local produceWhen the sun's out, there's nothing parents with young children love more than a trip to a large play area where the kids can burn off some energy. It's even better when the playground also offers an indoor play space.

3 weeks ago | liverpoolecho.co.uk | Dianne Bourne |Emilia Bona

Blanchflower already has two cafes elsewhere in the north westAny seasoned shopper who's braved the Trafford Centre during "peak times" such as weekends and school holidays knows there's only one way to do it right. The trick is to arrive half an hour before the shops open, secure a parking spot near an entrance while the car parks are still empty, then reward yourself with a cup of coffee, basking in the satisfaction of your organisational prowess.

3 weeks ago | manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Dianne Bourne

When the sun is shining, there's nothing better for parents with younger kids than heading to a giant play area to let the little uns run off some energy. Even better if the play park also has an indoor play space too. With two boys to entertain in the school holidays, and with a day of mixed weather forecast, I decided to hedge my bets and take the kids to a farm shop that I know boasts the best of both worlds - with huge outdoor and indoor play areas.

3 weeks ago | manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Dianne Bourne

16 Oasis songs made the top 100 list dominated by Mancunian bands. Here's the Radio X Best British Song list in fullOasis have topped an annual list of the best British songs of all time for the second year running. The Manchester rock legends dominated the top 100 list, as voted by listeners of Radio X. The full 100 was counted down across the Easter weekend on the radio station. And on Easter Monday, listeners got to hear the top 10, and the song that won the most votes.